A few days ago.

After Zheng Bao, Zhang Duo and Xu Gan, the former Zheng Bao took the lead, and with their joint efforts, they successively captured the three major counties of Xiang'an (now Wuwei), Linhu and Liyang (now He County).

As a result, the power of the three men became an inverted triangle area that now relies on Chaohu Lake in the front and the Yangtze River in the back and forth, and surrounded the mountains from both sides.

Anyone with some common sense of geography knows that under such a force, they will definitely attack Shu County (Lujiang County only).

So the question is, if they conquer Shu County, what kind of power will they form in the future?

It's very simple. Whenever they have some brains, they will go southwest, which is the key Jianghuai road planned by Lin Chen now.

If they really succeed, Yuan Shu's power will be divided into two from now on...if Sun Ce still recognizes him.

At the same time, Zheng Bao and others will also have the absolute advantage of being able to attack and retreat.

In this area, they are even successful.

As long as the world changes, whether they attack Yuan Shu in the north or west of Danyang in the south, they will become princes in the direction of the world.

And this situation is naturally not what Liu Xun wants to see.

So he dispatched a large number of soldiers to Shu County, preparing to suppress Zheng Bao and others who had just started their own efforts.

Then.

Lin Chen saw cities that were extremely easy to capture.

Even Wancheng, known as the gateway to Jianghuai, has a strategy possibility of up to 53.8%.

He even suspected that Tongxiangcheng, which he had not observed for the time being and was later praised as the thoroughfare of seven provinces, might have a high possibility of strategy!

"Brother Third, I'll leave this here to you next."

Lin Chen rushed to report, took a deep breath, and told him with a bamboo slip: "I just took a look. The Jiao family is the most respected in the Tongyang area. I think the third brother should be able to handle it well."

"Don't worry, Ziyuan, leave this matter to me!" Zhang Fei took on this task very proudly.

Lin Chen was not very worried about this.

In comparison, Zhang Fei respects scholars very much...especially after the Xuzhou Incident.

Let him appease the local wealthy families and aristocratic families, and they are definitely the best choice.

Relatively speaking, Guan Yu is not suitable for doing such a thing, so someone must match him, otherwise something will definitely happen.

Of course, if no one matches Zhang Fei, something will happen... Judging from his cold attitude towards Zhang Nan, many problems can be found.

So, Lin Chen had thought before that the candidates who match the two in the future must be carefully selected.

Only by fundamentally erasing their shortcomings can they gradually grow into generals.

Or, handsome.

...

"Lord, Tongyang has been captured. I'll leave this matter to Brother and Wen to come in and take charge. I think nothing will happen..."

When Lin Chen reported, he did not look at Liu Bei's shocked expression at all. After saying something, he continued to quickly say: "In addition, I also obtained favorable evidence. At present, most of Liu Xun and others are in the Shucheng area, Zheng Bao and others who have just taken precautions. In a sense, my intuition is still correct."

“…”

After staring at Lin Chen for a long time, Liu Bei bowed his hand in admiration, and without saying much, he turned around and said to Guan Yu, "Chang Yun listened to the order."

"Guan Yu is here!"

"I ordered you to lead people to attack Juchao immediately. After the attack, you will appoint trustworthy people to guard it. Then you quickly turn around and go to Wancheng, join me and Ziyuan, and encircle Wancheng!"

After Liu Bei issued the order, he looked at Lin Chen again and said, "Can Ziyuan be supplemented?"

"have."

After deep thought, Lin Chen had already had a new plan, so he nodded in time and said, "Second brother, don't look back. After fighting Juchao, if you think the war is feasible, you will immediately enter Tongcheng... After all, taking down Tongcheng is of great significance to us."

The thoroughfare of seven provinces...

You can tell how important it is by listening to the name.

Especially under the current terrain... Compared with later generations, north of Tongyang, the three well-known gates... lakes have not yet been formed.

Therefore, from a strategic perspective, Tongcheng is the most important at this time.

Liu Bei smiled slightly and said relaxedly: "It seems that Ziyuan has already thought about it. So where should I go? Has Ziyuan made corresponding plans?"

"It's done, but the lord is the lord. If you don't leave, then I can't say anything..."

Lin Chen also smiled, then turned to serious and said, "If the lord wants, you can go to Taotingyi and support us at any time."

Taotingyi, which is the northeast of Huaining County in later generations.

If this place can be taken, Liu Bei can support Lin Chen or Guan Yu at any time.

"Okay, since Ziyuan has planned it, then you can go ahead."

Liu Bei nodded and agreed, but at the end, he hesitated and said, "But, who should stay in the Tongyang area?"

If Taotingyi can be taken down, then Tongyang will become a big rear.

Obviously, Liu Bei still has a considerable psychological shadow on Zhang Fei now.

Although, this shadow has not reached the point of complete distrust.

But it is definitely unrealistic to be absolutely trusted again before Zhang Fei made greater contributions.

Lin Chen thought for a while and smiled bitterly: "Actually, I feel that the third brother is very good, but... since the lord asked, I recommend Gao Shun."

Taishici definitely can't do it.

His role will appear later, and he will still fight with Liu Bei at this time, which is definitely not suitable for staying behind.

Zhang Fei is not good either. Guan Yu wants to fight. Lu Su has not yet led the troops at this stage. Others either have insufficient qualifications or have a short time to join. The rest, the most reassuring thing is only Gao Shun.

Of course, although this problem is difficult for Lin Chen, compared with Liu Bei, this problem is a real problem.

It is Zhang Fei, the brother who chose to live and die, but has a lot of dark history and left him with psychological shadows.

Or should I choose to borrow the general Gao Shun?

Lin Chen was only responsible for providing advice, so he naturally would not help Liu Bei decide, so this problem can only be decided by him.

"It's better to stay Yide. Since Ziyuan said he was suitable, and he has indeed changed a lot over the years, so let him stay and let Gao Shun go to the war with you."

After thinking for a while, Liu Bei made a decision and looked at Lin Chen, which meant... Do you want Gao Shun?

Lin Chen felt that it was too good, so he nodded without thinking and said, "Okay, Gao Shun has the talent of a general. I happened to take him to take down the area of ​​Jushishan. After the progress is made, three to ten days later, and the lord's soldiers surrounded Wancheng with his lord!"

"Ten days..." Liu Bei hesitated and looked at Guan Yu.

He knew very well that his second brother was extremely proud. Once he started to attack Tongxiang, if he couldn't take it down, Guan Yu would probably not withdraw.

"Don't worry, brother, I'll only attack Tongxiang for three days."

Guan Yu hurriedly said, "If it fails for three days, he will immediately return to his army to defend Juchao. After ten days, he will join forces with his elder brother and military advisor to surround Wan County."

What is pride?

Can it be eaten?

Compared to Liu Bei, he can give up his pride for the time being.

Anyway, it’s not impossible to attack again afterwards.
Chapter completed!